Research
Dr. Kimís current research examines the molecular
basis of an obesity susceptibility gene, tabw2,
derived from the TALLYHO mouse model. This model
may provide an understanding of how diets can induce
obesity, and may subsequently uncover new cellular
regulatory pathways that could be exploited to
control human obesity. Her long-term research goal
is to understand the etiology and mechanisms of Type
2 diabetes and obesity. She is focusing her research
on the link between gene dysfunction and these
diseases. Her continued research will focus on gene
discovery, resource development, and other related
biochemical and physiological studies with Type 2
diabetes and obesity.

Background
Prior to coming to Marshall, Dr. Kim was an Associate
Professor of Nutrition at the University of
Tennessee, where she spent the last
eight years teaching a variety
of Nutrition courses.

Dr. Kim has served as a referee for numerous
journals, including the International Journal of
Obesity, Journal of Proteomics, Journal of
Nutritional Biochemistry, and Mammalian Genome. She
is a member of the American Society for Nutrition,
the American Diabetes Association, the American
Heart Association, and the Obesity Society.